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Cook your way to a Family Night: new Viking Kitchen! Workshop (See page 33 for VIKING REWARDS details.) Everything 02 you need to entertain - except the guest list! entertaining

Entertaining [ Make Fresh Strawberry Tarts from scratch in our French Outdoor Café Party. ]

VIKINGCOOKINGSCHOOL.COM View a complete listing of Entertaining classes. New! Titanic Dinner Party Hands-On • 3 hr The most fascinating shipwreck in maritime history marks its 100th anniversary this year. The ‘unsinkable’ Titanic initially earned fame as the largest luxury liner on the open seas. Without a doubt, the highlight of the cruise for the privileged passengers was mealtime. There, the finest cuisine was elegantly presented in a multi-course marathon accompanied by the finest French wines and liqueurs. The legend surrounding the sinking of the now infamous ship endures even a century later with the re-release of the Academy-award wining movie, now in 3D. Join us for our Titanic Dinner Party to experience a bygone age of luxury and indulgence. We promise that the class will end on a happier note than the movie!

MENU Baby Lamb Chops with Mint Glaze; Lobster Thermidor; Duchess Potatoes; Asparagus Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette; Chocolate Éclairs. Sample Recipe: Shrimp Canapés.

Celebration Brunch Hands-On • 3 hr Traditional fare gets a magical makeover in our celebratory brunch workshop. With this elegant- but-simple menu, many of the recipes can be prepared ahead. So, relax and enjoy the meal with your guests over a steaming cup of café au lait. Our delightful brunch menu will ensure the success of any special occasion – from holiday parties to baby showers and bridesmaids’ brunches – the possibilities are endless!

MENU Almond-Crusted French Toast with Blueberry Maple Syrup; Baked Eggs Florentine in Crispy Ham Cups; Sweet Bell Pepper “Hash Browns”; Turkey Sausage; Fresh Fruit Tart. Sample Recipe: Café au Lait. Bonus Recipe: Raspberry Bellinis.

Summer Cocktail Party Hands-On • 3 hr Simple but sublime, you’ll finesse your party with grace and ease with these exciting, nearly effortless recipes. Our festive menu boasts an abundance of Entertaining fresh seasonal ingredients, from corn and tomatoes to watermelon and plums. After cooking up our charming cocktail fare, we’ll set the buffet table and have our [ Make Fresh Strawberry Tarts own cocktail party. from scratch in our MENU Mini Shrimp Tacos with Grilled Corn Avocado Salsa; Spicy Smoked Gazpacho in French Outdoor Café Party. Cucumber Cups; Lemonade-Glazed Fish Kebabs; ] Pork Tenderloin with Plums on Tiny Herb Biscuits. Sample Recipe: Bite-Size Peach Pies. Bonus Recipe: Frozen Watermelon Margaritas. Everything 04 you need to entertain - except the guest list! entertaining

Entertaining [ Wow your guests with this show-stopping savory cheesecake in our Champagne Brunch class.]

VIKINGCOOKINGSCHOOL.COM View a complete listing of Entertaining classes. SPRING FLING COCKTAIL PARTY Hands-On • 3 hr Welcome spring by serving your guests a symphony for the senses. Vibrant colors, exotic flavors and varied textures make these fabulous finger refreshingly unique. Easy to make, even easier to eat!

MENU Shrimp Ceviche with Avocados, Tequila and Lime; Prosciutto and Melon Canapés with Fresh Mint; Lemongrass-Crusted Grilled Tenderloin ; Chocolate-Covered Strawberries stuffed with Amaretto Cream Cheese. Sample Recipe: Grilled Asparagus with Ginger Sesame . Bonus Recipe: Lemon-Drop Martinis.

Cookies for Canines Hands-On • 2.5 hr Many experts believe that a lot of the ailments that plague our pets today may be the result of poor nutrition. Chemicals, preservatives, and artificial flavorings are are just a few of the mystery ingredients used in most commercially sold products. In our first- ever canine cuisine class, students learn how to use fresh, human-grade ingredients to prepare nutritious and delicious biscuits, brownies and muffins. Leave with four types of freshly baked goodies to share with your favorite four-legged friends. Your pooches will love the pampering. Bone Appétit!

MENU Peanut Butter Cookies; Breath-Busting Biscuits; Pupcakes; Doggie Donuts; Hand-Decorated Gourmet Dog Bones.

tailgating PARTY Hands-On • 3 hr Let’s take the party outside! Even if you’re not a sports fan, our casual gourmet finger foods will have everyone cheering. Whether you’re packing a picnic for a college football game or setting an elegant spread for steeplechase races, we’ll share our secrets for doing reconnaissance on the venue and creating the perfect menu. Students leave with a tailgating checklist complete with how to get your act together before you go and what to do once Entertaining you get there. It’s the ultimate packable party. MENU Tuscan Antipasto Stuffed Bread; Dry-Rub [ Wow your guests with this Barbecued Shrimp Skewers with Remoulade Dipping Sauce; Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños; Game show-stopping savory cheesecake Day Deviled Eggs (with multiple variations); Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars (Kentucky Derby Bars). Sample Recipe: in our Champagne Brunch class. Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip with Pita Chips and Celery. ] Bonus Recipes: BYOM (Bring Your Own Meat) Kebabs with Assorted Marinades and Sauces; Parking Lot Party Punch; Spiked Ginger Lemonade. 06 Class [ different typesoflearning. Different styles of classes for for classes of styles Different class styles Hands-On ra Demonst fun for everyone! superfun part –cooking the , making it look beautiful on the plate, and eating it! High-octane theclassroom, everything is neatly sliced, diced and measured out for you. All that’s left to do Bes is the fine food. Eitherway, you’ll enjoy pursuing your culinary passions in afirst class environment – and of course,than ourregular hands-on classes. Sitback,relax andobservejoinfororin hands-on - instruction. size format. Enjoy one-on-one attention and in-depth discussion with yourTable Chef’s classes instructor are taught for inonly one of$10 our state more of the art teaching kitchens in a reduced class wineoryourcomplete mealwith choice ofbeverage. Each workshop concludes with a generous sampling of the dishes prepared in the class,smallgroupa andtypically classmatesof learn cookinga you techniques cutlery, actuallyby and cookware preparing appliances, menutheitems. professional Viking finest the using and instructor an with many techniques being demonstrated. Throughout class, participate in tastings of key ingredients key of tastings in the participate of class, Throughout one demonstrated. with being chef techniques the many assist to opportunity the of perk added the with seat front-row a Enjoy Intera answeredquestions by Viking’s professional instructors. culinary fabulousfoods while enjoying aglass of wine (or your choice of beverage) and having all of format your interactive encourages relaxed, informative This dish. discussions each tohelp you for prepare procedures thedishes step-by-step with confidence providing at home. while Taste menu the workshops Class aredynamic,of non-stopt 1½-hour hands-on classes.you walkAsinto e Demons ctive W tion ork styles shops sses Cla tra r euainl etrann – n interactive! and educational, entertaining are – Classes tion give you an opportunity to get your hands dirty. Working closely lo suet t lan y acig h instructor watching prepare the by learn students to allow are madenortastedinclass. neither BONUS SAMPLE Early local store for details. Certain* class formats and/or wine notoffered inall locations. Contact your provided inclass. students to the is recipe each of sampling a However, made. not are before 5p.m. Friday through Monday held workshops select of prices both worlds!both of best the Truly dish. delectable each for tips entertaining and professionaltechniqueslearn plating - isn’t enough that excitinganfoodpairing.*well asandifwine as as And Special Bird RECIPES RECIPES

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Grilling [ Grill a beefy, juicy, Tuscan-Style Porterhouse for Two in our Italian Grill Workshop.]

VIKINGCOOKINGSCHOOL.COM View a complete listing of Grilling classes. Grilling Workshop Hands-On • 3 hr Become master of the grill as you learn proper techniques for both and grilling. Discover how to create juicy, tender, flavorful cuts of meat and perfectly grilled fruits and vegetables using both direct and indirect heat. Sign up today and take your grilling to a whole new level.

MENU Wasabi Plum-Glazed Shrimp Skewers with Bacon; Smoke-Roasted Spatchcocked Chicken; Tuscan Grilled Vegetable Platter; Grill-Roasted Corn and Sweet Potato Salad; Piña Colada- Grilled Pineapple. Sample Recipe: Homemade Macadamia Nut Ice Cream.

Grilling FISH Hands-On • 3 hr In this fish-focused grilling workshop, you’ll learn just how easy it is to produce moist, flavorful fish in a matter of minutes. It’s the perfect choice for any week-night dinner - or for serving at a casual dinner party. After mastering the basic techniques, we will sit down to enjoy your grilled fish dishes served with a variety of light, refreshing sauces. (Note: Fish for this class will be selected based upon freshness and seasonality.)

MENU Grilled Fish with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce; Grilled Salmon with Green Peppercorns and Lime Butter; Grilled Fish with Lemon Sauce; Grilled Fish with Orange-Avocado Salsa. Sample Recipe: Rice and Black Beans.

Mediterranean Grill Hands-On • 3 hr The people of the Mediterranean are known for their effusive hospitality, joy for life and passion for food. The simple, robust cuisine of the 15 sun-splashed countries that border the Mediterranean Sea weaves a common thread throughout the region. Fresh, seasonal seafood, vegetables, grains and legumes are prepared with healthful olive oil, garlic, herbs and citrus. Grilling is the cooking method of choice. And, the happy side effect of following a delicious Mediterranean-style diet is a strong heart, fit body Grilling and long life. MENU Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp with White Bean Hummus; Turkish Chicken Kebabs over Tabouli Salad with Grilled Sweet Peppers; Greek Lamb Loin Chops with Fresh Mint and Garlic. Sample Recipes: Baba Ghanouj with Grilled Pita Bread; Zabaglione Gelato. Bonus Recipe: Quick White Beans.

Grilling classes conducted indoors or outdoors depending upon weather and teaching facility. 10 & family kids, teens

KIDS,TEENS & Family [ Enjoy finger-lickin’ Oven-Fried Chicken in our Kids Camp: American Summer Tour.]

VIKINGCOOKINGSCHOOL.COM View a complete listing of Kids & Teens classes. New! Teens Camp: Summer Lovin’ from the Oven Hands-On 2.5 hr/class New! Kids Camp: Summer Lovin’ from the Oven Hands-On 2 hr/class School’s out, summer’s hot, and cooking is cool. Discover how to prepare classic kid-friendly foods while learning valuable kitchen skills to last a lifetime.

DAY 1 - Kid Classics Loaded Baked Potato Soup; Crispy Chicken Tenders; Beef Shish Kebabs; Chocolate . DAY 2 – Surf n’ Turf Bacon-Wrapped Barbecued Shrimp; Grilled Flat- Iron with Honey Mustard Glaze; Potatoes au Gratin; Caramel Blondies. DAY 3 – Italy, France, and American Pie Mini Calzones; Fettuccine Alfredo; Chicken ; Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Ganache. DAY 4 – A Taste of Asia ; Beef Lo Mein; Chinese Barbecued ; Pillow Cookies. DAY 5 - A Oui Bit French French Onion Soup; Croque-Monsieur (Fancy French Grilled Ham and Cheese ); Crispy Veggies; Slab Pie.

Teens Camp: Hot Cooking Trends Hands-On • 2.5 hr/class Kids Camp: Hot Cooking Trends Hands-On • 2 hr/class If your kid, teen or tween always likes to know what’s hot and what’s not, we’ve created the ultimate cooking camp just for them. Small plates from around the world, the caliente cuisine of Latin American and the invasion of all foods Asian top the list of hottest culinary concepts. Students also learn how food can actually affect your mood and how they can be better stewards of our planet.

DAY 1 – MOOD FOODS Smart Bars; Trifecta Turkey Burgers; Polenta “Fries” with Tomato Sauce; Chocolate-Covered Banana Pops. DAY 2 – SMALL PLATES PARTY Albóndigas (Spanish ); Tiropitas (Crispy Phyllo Triangles with Feta); Grilled Turkish Chicken Kebabs; Lemon Shrimp Bruschetta. DAY 3 – LATIN SIZZLE Tortilla Soup; Skirt with Chimichurri Sauce; Patatas Bravas (Brave Potatoes); Sample Recipe: Dulce de Leche Ice Cream. Bonus Recipes: Fish Tacos. DAY 4 – ASIAN INVASION Asian Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Broccoli; Spring Rolls with Sweet-and-Sour Dipping Sauce; Korean ()in Lettuce Cups; Roasted Edamame. DAY 5 – GO GREEN! Oven-Roasted Garden Vegetable Pasta with Fresh Parmesan; Super Salad with Fresh Fruit, Nuts and Honey Lime Vinaigrette; Mixed Berry Muffins. Sample Recipe: Lemon Sorbet with Dark Chocolate Squares.

Menus for Kids and Teens are identical, yet, each camp is designed to teach age appropriate cooking skills in a suitable time frame. 12 & family kids, teens

KIDS,TEENS & Family [ Learn to pipe a beautiful basket weave pattern in our Teens Cake Decorating class.] TEENS DESIGNER COOKIE WORKSHOP: FUN WITH FONDANT Hands-On • 3 hr Let your imagination run wild as you use rolled fondant to turn ordinary sugar cookies into delightfully whimsical edible art. Decorate a pair of flip-flops, swimming trunks, surf boards – or a beach ball! We’ll have all sorts of summer-inspired shapes freshly baked and ready for decorating. You won’t believe how easy it is to learn the basics for rolled fondant and royal icing decorating. Watch as these cookies transform from the simple to the sublime – right before your eyes! These show-stopping cookies are perfect for gift giving or for eating yourself!

New! Family Night: Grilling Workshop Hands-On •3 hr The family that plays together, stays together. And what better way to play than mastering the fine art of grilling. Discover how to set up the grill, when to flip, and how to create those cool cross-hatch grill marks. Learn to prepare all your family favorites just in time for delectable backyard .

MENU Tomato-Basil Bruschetta; Char-Grilled Chicken Breasts; Barbecued Shrimp Skewers; Grill-Roasted Corn on the Cob; Ultimate Backyard Burgers; Mississippi Mud Ice Cream Pie.

Family Night: Steak & bake Hands-On • 3 hr Last year our President and all 50 governors proclaimed their support of a National Family Dinner Night. Finding time to cook a meal and eat as a family can be challenging, but it helps families to reconnect and ultimately leads to a healthier lifestyle. In our Family Night workshop, families unleash their creativity to prepare an incredible steak dinner suitable for even the finickiest eater. It just may start a fun, new family tradition in your home.

MENU Grilled Steaks with Barbecue Bacon Butter; Loaded Baked Sweet Potatoes; Home- made Cheese Biscuits; Chocolate Cobbler. Sample Recipe: Simple Salad. Bonus Recipe: Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.

For a complete listing of all Kids, Teens & Family classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. Viking Unv ersity:

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Viking University: TEENS (VU: Teens) Hands-On If your teen is interested in becoming a chef – or just wants to cook cool food – our exciting Viking University series will expand their culinary knowledge in just five 3-hour sessions. Working in our sleek, professional Viking kitchens, students discover tips, techniques and taste profiles relevant to the teen cooking enthusiast. Throughout the series, students receive guidance from our skilled Viking chefs while developing a fulfilling and useful hobby, expanding their palate, and embarking on a lifetime of success in the kitchen. Our Viking University students learn everything they need to know to become a great cook including how recipes may be used as a guide to create uniquely delicious dishes. Watch your child’s self esteem soar as they wow family and friends with impressive, flavorful meals prepared right at home. Graduates of this intense, hands-on experience leave with increased culinary confidence, knowledge and creativity. Viking University:Teens – it’s the ultimate gourmet training for the teen cook.

GENERAL SKILLS LEARNED: Identifying culinary utensils and

equipment; learning about kitchen safety and sanitation; reading

and following a recipe; preparing mise en place; identifying and

measuring ingredients; seasoning like a pro; working as a team;

developing creativity through cooking; applying math and science

skills to cooking; improving nutrition awareness; grilling; ;

; sautéing; ; ; broiling; working with yeast

dough; preparing soups and sauces; making custard.

Teen Classics I: Breakfast Cookery Teen Classics IV: MENU Blueberry Muffins; Two-Egg Omelets with Assorted MENU Broccoli ; Grilled Steaks with Fillings; Glazed Pork Tenderloin; Shirley’s Feather-Light Worcestershire Butter; Creamy Mashed Potatoes; Little Biscuits; Hash Brown Casserole. Bonus Recipes: Spicy Hot Chocolate Cakes. Sample Recipe: Chopped Salad Brown Sugar Bacon; Sunshine Smoothies; Cinnamon with Ranch Dressing. Bonus Recipes: French Onion Soup; Apple Scones with Maple Glaze; Seasonal Fruit Kebabs Oven-Roasted Asparagus; Twice-Baked Potatoes. with Honey-Lime Yogurt Dipping Sauce. Teen Classics V: Party Food Teen Classics II: MENU Pizzette Margherita (Little Pizzas with Tomatoes, MENU Oven-Fried Chicken; Homemade Macaroni Basil and Mozzarella); Tiny Shrimp Tacos; Super Sliders; and Cheese; Sautéed Green Beans (with Variations); Vanilla Vanilla Cupcakes. Sample Recipes: Queso Dip Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. Bonus Recipes: Mama’s and Chips; Pico de Gallo. Bonus Recipe: Hot Crab ; Spaghetti and Meatballs; Skillet Cornbread; and Artichoke Dip with French Bread Croutons; Spicy Viking University: Fresh Seasonal Fruit Cobbler. Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Shrimp; Hummus.

Teen Classics III: Casual Dinner TEENS MENU Sizzling Sautéed Shrimp; Three Cheese Lasagna; For a complete listing of all Herbed Garlic Bread; The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Kids & Teens classes and Cookies. Sample Recipe: Caesar Salad. Bonus Recipes: camps offered, please visit Fettuccine with Quick Alfredo Sauce; Classic Roasted vikingcookingschool.com. Chicken; Dry-Rubbed Barbecue Beef Shish Kebabs; Seafood Pasta. 16 Cook smart and eat well. smart cooking

Smart cooking [ Sauté Crispy Fish with Jumbo Lump Crab Rémoulade in our Fish Cookery class. ]

VIKINGCOOKINGSCHOOL.COM View a complete listing of Smart Cooking classes. Farm to Table Hands-On • 3 hr Modern food processing and worldwide distribution of food make most foods available year-round, but eating seasonally allows you to enjoy the ripest and freshest foods at their peak. Buying fresh, locally grown foods is good for your local economy, good for family farmers, and good for your family’s health. Farm-fresh foods are actually higher in nutrients - and taste better! Sign up for our farmers market-inspired workshop, and learn how to cook fresh fabulous foods with the seasons.

MENU Seasonal Soup; Market Salad with Applewood- Smoked Bacon; Farm-Fresh Rustic Vegetable Tart; Your Favorite Fresh Fruit Cobbler; Sample Recipes: Seriously Seasonal Salsa (Fresh Fruit Salsa and Vegetable Salsa); Assorted Agua Frescas (Fruit-Flavored Waters); Homemade Fruit-of-the-Season Ice Cream.

New! Fish and Shellfish: The Vital Choice Hands-On • 3 hr “The scientific fact is that people who eat more seafood have healthier brains, hearts, joints, skin, blood, and a lower incidence of just about every ailment you don’t want to get,” according to renowned physician, author and TV personality Dr. Bill Sears. But did you know that there’s a profound difference in the nutritional value between wild and farm-raised seafood? At Vital Choice, the trusted source for wild Alaskan fish and shellfish, they have a passion for pure, sustainable, scrumptious seafood. In this eye-opening class, learn why health and wellness experts recommend wild seafood and warn against nutritionally inferior, environmentally destructive factory-farmed seafood. Throughout class, students master proper techniques for preparing fish and shellfish in uniquely delicious ways. Wild Alaskan Seafood provided by Vital Choice.

MENU Snack: Smoked Wild Salmon Sampler; Ginger Miso-Glazed Alaskan Sablefish; Walnut-Crusted Alaskan Wild Salmon; Sautéed Spinach and Mushrooms; Cioppino (Fishermen’s Stew with Pacific Spot Prawns, Alaskan Weathervane Scallops, Pacific Blue Mussels, and Alaskan Cod) with Sourdough Croutons; Individual Organic Mixed Berry Cobblers.

Pickling, Canning and Preserving Hands-On • 3 hr Pop open a jar of fresh strawberry preserves in the dead of winter, and you’ll be transported to a balmy summer day. Home-canned foods are economical, [ Sauté Crispy Fish with eco-friendly, preservative-free and garden-fresh fabulous. Learn how to celebrate the bounty of local, Jumbo Lump Crab Rémoulade seasonal produce all year long in our informative new class for passionate preservers. in our Fish Cookery class. ] MENU Fresh Strawberry Preserves (with variations); Tomato Jam; Quick Pickles (with variations); Garden-Fresh Salsa. Sample Recipe: Homemade Hot Sauce. 18 dough &

dough & dessert [Learn the secret to perfect pound Cake Petit Fours in our Baby Cakes class.] Macarons and Whoopie Pies Hands-On • 3 hr Macaron mania is sweeping the nation! The New York Times has declared the macaron “a threat to dethrone the cupcake.” Unlike the gooey coconut macaroon, French macarons are delicate, button- size, melt-in-your mouth cookies made in a variety of decadent flavors and a rainbow of colors. Its American counterpart, the Whoopie Pie, was chosen as one of the Top 10 Food Trends by Epicurious. Although less refined, these popular sweet treats are selling out daily at high-end gourmet stores around the world. If you’re dying to know what everyone is oohing and ahhing about, find out first-hand in this cutting-edge class. Students leave with a lovely box of macarons and some wicked whoopie pies.

MENU Assorted Macarons; Classic Whoopie Pies; Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies. Bonus Recipes: Pumpkin Whoopie Pies; Red Velvet Whoopie Pies.

Pasta Workshop Hands-On • 3 hr There’s nothing like the taste of fresh pasta. Learn to make homemade pasta from a few staple ingredients using a few simple techniques; then create pasta dishes celebrating the flavors of the season.

MENU Basic Pasta Dough; Linguine with Peas and Feta; Goat Cheese and Arugula Ravioli with Tomato- Pancetta Butter; Farfalle with Basil, Fresh Mozzarella and Vine-ripe Tomatoes.

cupcakes and cake balLs Hands-On • 5 hr Two of the hottest trends in pastry today are cupcakes that taste as good as they look and itty bitty cake balls. If you’re unfamiliar with cake balls, just imagine your choice of cake rolled into a bite-size ball and then coated with chocolate – much like a truffle. One bite of pure heaven! In our fun-filled five-hour workshop, learn how to make, bake and decorate cupcakes with buttercream, cream cheese icing, marzipan and rolled fondant. Then learn to make cake balls in all your favorite flavors. Perfect for gifting – or for serving at your next cocktail party!

MENU Carmel Apple Cupcakes with Cream Cheese dough & Icing; Caribbean Carrot Cake Cupcakes; Decadent Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes; Mint Chocolate Chip dessert Cake Balls; Red Velvet Cake Balls; Coconut Cake Balls. Bonus Recipe: Ice Cream Cake Balls. [Learn the secret to perfect For a complete listing of our pound Cake Petit Fours Baking, Pastry, Pizza and Pasta classes, please visit in our Baby Cakes class.] vikingcookingschool.com. A percentage of 20 the tuition for all Girls’ Night Out classes will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. In Participating Stores girls’ night out

girls’ night out

[ Savor Homemade Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with Tomato-Pancetta Butter

in our Girls Night Out: In Rome class. ] New! Girls’ Night Out: Bahama Mamas Hands-On • 3 hr The Bahamas are known for sugary white beaches, crystal turquoise waters, and an unmistakably easy- going lifestyle. But the key component to the island way of life is the exotically enjoyable Caribbean cuisine. So cast all your troubles away, and join us for a Bahamian-style feast complete with colorful cocktails topped with tiny umbrellas.

MENU Grilled Coconut Shrimp; Sticky Pineapple with Chiles and Mint; Jamaican Beef Patties (Savory Meat Pies); Chocolate-Covered Caribbean Rum Balls. Sample Recipes: Cilantro-Lime Crema; Homemade Banana Ice Cream. Bonus Recipe: Bahama Mama Cocktails (or Mocktails).

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: In Paris Hands-On • 3 hr Everyone loves Paris – the “City of Light.” Travel to the ultimate European food city to discover new twists on French classics. Laugh and learn with your girlfriends in this lively, fun-filled workshop. We’ll keep the Champagne on ice!

MENU Caramelized Sweet Onion and Goat Cheese Tartlets with Fresh Herb Salad; Pan-Roasted Baby Lamb Chops with Apricot Jus; Individual Chocolate Soufflés with Strawberry Sauce. Sample Recipes: Berry Champagne Cocktails; Matchstick Potatoes (Pommes Allumettes).

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: IN LITTLE HAVANA Hands-On • 3 hr Little Havana, a muy caliente neighborhood in Miami, is the hotbed of Cuban culture in America. Cutting edge art galleries and unique storefronts happily reside side-by-side with hand-rolled cigar shops and quaint Cuban . A rich and varied cuisine, Cuban food is a delightful mixture of Caribbean, Spanish and African influences. So mambo on over with “the girls” for ice-cold minty mojitos - and the hottest cooking class in town!

MENU Cuban Salad with Crunchy Croutons and Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette; Arroz con Pollo (Chicken with Yellow Rice); Cuban Black Beans; Tres Leches [ Savor Homemade Spinach and Ricotta Cake (amazingly moist and decadent cake). Bonus Recipe: Mojitos. Ravioli with Tomato-Pancetta Butter For a complete listing of our in our Girls Night Out: In Rome class. ] Girls’ Night Out classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. 22 Lovin’ from the Oven. date night

Date night

[ Indulge in Strawberry and Crème-Filled Crêpes with Warm Chocolate Sauce in our Date Night: Romantic Dinner class.]

DATE NIGHT: Dinner to remember Hands-On • 3 hr This gorgeous menu promises to thrill you with deliciously decadent dishes such as crabcakes, shrimp, and crème brûlée. Now that’s a dinner to remember!

MENU Baby Spinach Salad with Crispy Prosciutto and Sour Cherry Vinaigrette; Triple Thrill: Jumbo Lump “Breadless” Crabcake with Avocado Salsa, Fantail Shrimp, and Sliced Beef Tenderloin with Champagne Aïoli; Classic Crème Brûlée. Sample Recipe: Smoked Salmon Canapés.

DATE NIGHT: Divine DINNER Hands-On • 3 hr One of the great pleasures in life is savoring a divine dinner with someone dear to your heart. Ready to sweep that special someone off their feet? We have just the right romantic recipes for an easy yet elegant evening. Raspberries, filets, salmon and soufflés – all ideal ingredients for the perfect date night dinner.

MENU Grilled Petite Filet Mignons with Caramelized Shallot Bacon Butter; Seared Salmon Medallions with Spring Pea Pesto; Individual Sweet Potato Soufflés; Rustic Raspberry Frangipane Tart. Sample Recipe: Baby Greens with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette.

DATE NIGHT: In the City Hands-On • 3 hr Ah, New York – from carriage rides in Central Park to marriage proposals at the top of the State Building – it is truly one of the most romantic cities in the world. Nowhere else on earth are there so many fabulous restaurants to choose from. We’ve selected the best of the best from which to feature recipes for this special “Date Night” class. So, hail a yellow cab and join us for a thrilling evening “In the City.”

MENU Jumbo Lump Crabcakes with Chipotle Tartar Sauce from Tavern on the Green; Grilled Chops with Wild Mushrooms and Roasted Garlic night Pan Sauce from Mario Batali’s Babbo; Double Date Chocolate Cherry Cookies with Espresso Ice Cream from Chanterelle. Sample Recipes: Prosciutto and Parmesan Gougères from Daniel; Bellini Cocktails from The Rainbow Room; Arugula and Basil Salad.

For a complete listing of our Date Night classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com.

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steakhouse [ Flambé Teppanyaki Shrimp with Yoshi’s Special Sauce in our

Japanese Steakhouse class. ]

VIKINGCOOKINGSCHOOL.COM View a complete listing of Steakhouse classes. Vegas Steakhouse Hands-On • 3 hr Las Vegas just may be the greatest restaurant city on the planet. With the greatest concentration of master chefs and master sommeliers in the world, it has been called “The New Mecca for Fine Dining.” How many other cities can boast award-winning from both iconic superstar chefs Emeril Lagasse and Mario Batali? Lagasse’s Delmonico Steakhouse in The Venetian was one of the first great meat emporiums in Sin City. This James Beard Award-winning restaurant has been hailed “Best Steakhouse on The Strip.” Batali’s Carnevino at The Palazzo has also been dubbed “#1 Steakhouse in Vegas” and received the AAA 4 Diamond Award. Enjoy actual recipes from both bastions of beef in this delectably carnivorous class.

MENU with Three Sauces: Black Pepper Horseradish Zabaglione, Porcini Béarnaise, and Gorgonzola Mascarpone; Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms; Guanciale Mashed Potatoes. Sample Recipes: Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons; Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Sauce.

Surf and Turf Workshop Hands-On • 3 hr When done right, nothing conveys sheer indulgence more than a perfectly steamed Live Maine Lobster. Served piping hot with a tender filet and silky sauce, there is no better steakhouse experience. Learn techniques as varied as baking cakes to grilling steaks from our expert chef instructors. Then sit back and relax while you enjoy your skillfully prepared dinner that ends on a very sweet note.

MENU Twice Baked Potato Soup; Petite Filet Mignon and Live Maine Lobster with Lobster Brandy Cream Sauce; Lemon Garlic Broccoli; Crunch Cake with Caramel Sauce. Sample Recipe: Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

French STEAKHOUSE Hands-On • 3 hr Many countries enjoy a thriving steakhouse tradition. In France, homey bistro-style dishes are paired with lovely French wines in a warm, cozy atmosphere. In this workshop, , a very beefy, very juicy, tender cut of meat is served with crispy fries for the ultimate European-style steakhouse experience. And the pièce de résistance – a gorgeous chocolate soufflé served hot out of the oven with creamy custard sauce.

MENU Grilled Hanger Steak with Red Wine Demi- Glace; Matchstick Potatoes (Pommes Allumettes); Frisée Salad with Crispy Bacon and Poached Eggs; Chocolate Soufflé with Grand Marnier Crème Anglaise. 26 Travel the world through food! around the world

Around the World [ Master tricky Thai techniques for rolling light and crisp Thai Spring Rolls in our Thai Taste Explosions class.]

VIKINGCOOKINGSCHOOL.COM View a complete listing of Around the World classes. mexican Hands-On • 3 hr has been called the most varied and unique in the world. It is also arguably the most misunderstood cuisine in America. With culinary influences from the indigenous Mayans and Aztecs as well as the conquering Spanish and French, it is a cuisine rich with thousands of years of culture. Exciting herbs and spices and bold, pure flavors highlight this naturally healthful fare featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood and chicken. Never again will you mistake heaping portions of and shredded cheese for an authentic Mexican meal. Sign up today for a sizzling Latin experience.

MENU Mexican Shrimp Cocktail; Toasted Tortilla Soup with Fresh Cheese; Jicama Salad with Tangerines and Candied Peanuts; Chicken with Mole. Sample Recipe: Mango Sorbet. Bonus Recipe: Sangria.

Italian Pasta Party Hands-On • 3 hr Americans overwhelmingly favor over all other foreign fare according to numerous national polls. When asked their favorite Italian food, folks gush about their passion for pasta. So gather your family and friends for an Italian pasta party featuring fresh pasta made from scratch, an assortment of homemade sauces, and moist, melt-in-your-mouth meatballs. Enjoy the ultimate cozy comfort food with recipes that celebrate the Italian way of life and satisfy your soul. Ciao!

MENU Basic Pasta Dough; Hand-rolled Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli; Mama’s Spaghetti and Meatballs; Sauce Pomodoro; Alfredo Souce. Sample Recipes: Italian Salad; Pistachio Gelato. Bonus Recipe: Perfect Pesto.

Sushi Workshop Hands-On • 3 hr Enjoy an authentic Japanese edible art form that is the World both healthful and delicious. Learn just how fun, fast Around and easy rolling sushi can be as we teach you four fabulous techniques with variations. MENU Hand-Pressed Sushi with Shrimp, Smoked Salmon, Tuna and Eel (Nigiri Sushi); Inside-Out California Rolls (Uramaki Sushi); Spicy Tuna Rolls and Cucumber Rolls (Hosomaki); Hand Rolls (Temaki). Sample Recipes: Sushi Rice (Sushi-Meshi); Miso Soup; Salt and Pepper Edamame. 28

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CULINARY BASICS [ Make Homemade Vegetable Soup that would make your Grandma proud in our signature Three-Day Culinary Basics class.]

VIKINGCOOKINGSCHOOL.COM View a complete listing of Culinary Basics classes. Barbecue Basics Hands-On • 5 hr In our smokin’ hot barbecue boot camp, discover tried-and-true tips and techniques for preparing the grill, regulating the heat, smoking, grilling – and the dying art of low-and-slow, fork-tender barbecue. Cook like a pit master as you learn the basic principles for both indoor and outdoor barbecue; then, learn to prepare uniquely delicious, people-pleasing side dishes. Whether you’re a tailgate warrior, a backyard grillmeister – or just enjoy the “Q” – this class is for you.

MENU Fall-Off-The-Bone Baby-Back Ribs with Tangy Mop Sauce; Low-and-Slow Pulled Pork with Traditional Vinegar Sauce; Real Deal Barbecued Chicken; Carolina Coleslaw; Roasted Yukon Gold Potato Salad; Cast Iron Skillet Bacon Cheese Grits; Pit Master’s Fire & Spice Dry Rub; Kentucky Bourbon Barbecue Glaze; Apple . Sample Recipes: Luau Grill Beans; Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream. (Class may be conducted either indoors or outdoors depending on the weather and the individual teaching kitchen facility. Contact your local Viking Cooking School for details.)

Basic Knife Skills Hands-On • 2.5 hr Minimize waste, save time, prevent accidents and feel confident using your knives once you’ve honed your skills under the direction of our experienced instructors. Use our signature Viking knives to master proper chef knife techniques for chopping, , slicing, , julienning and cutting into . Our capable staff will instruct you on the selection, care and proper use of cutlery, along with the art of maintaining a sharp knife. At the end of class, your instructor will prepare a delicious dish utilizing the product of your knife work.

bread Basics Hands-On • 3 hr Baking is a science and an art form. If you love to bake breads or have always wanted to learn, we’ll teach you all the skills you need to master freshly baked goods and the science that underlies the craft of baking. Discover the secrets to making yeasty loaves and rolls, melt-in-your mouth muffins, and fluffy, feather-light biscuits. Create a little lovin’ Make Homemade Vegetable Soup that from the oven - then pass your knowledge down to [ future generations so that they too can experience would make your Grandma proud in our the joy of baking. . MENU Soft Dinner Rolls; Homemade Sandwich signature Three-Day Culinary Basics class.] Loaf; Cinnamon Rolls; Classic French Bread; Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins; Shirley’s Feather-Light Biscuits; Bonus Recipes: 100% Whole-Wheat Loaf Bread; Rosemary Focaccia; Blueberry Scones. 30 Viking University hands-on

Cooking is an art form – not a chore. At Viking University, we’ll empower you to cook with confidence and creativity in just six short weeks. Meet once a week for 3 hours of hands-on instruction focused on classical culinary techniques that are relevant to the home cook today. Learn fish, meat and poultry cookery, knife skills, and all essential cooking techniques from and boiling to searing and steaming. We’ll teach you everything you need to know to become a great cook including how recipes may be used as a guide to create your own unique dishes. While learning the fundamentals of culinary arts, you’ll also be learning to prepare delicious dishes your family and friends will love any night of the week. Sign up today for Viking University – truly Viking Cooking School’s most comprehensive skill-based series to date. viking university

Viking Classics I: Knife Skills and Kitchen Orientation MENU Salsa Fresca; Chicken and Vegetable ; Simple Green Salad. Sample Recipe: Basic Vinaigrette.

Viking Classics II: Stocks, Soups and Sauces MENU Chicken Noodle Soup; Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Pancetta and Fried Sage; Italian Macaroni and Cheese; Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Shallot Mushroom Pan Sauce. Sample Recipe: Basic Chicken Stock. You won’t earn college credit. Viking Classics III: Roasting and Baking Just credit for your MENU Baked Fish with Parmesan Crust; Oven-Roasted cooking!] Vegetables; Classic Roasted Chicken With Herbed Pan ; Potato Gratin; Roasted Prime Rib of Beef with Horseradish Cream Sauce. Viking University [ Gourmet training for the home cook.]

Viking Classics IV: Viking Classics VI: Sautéing, and Stir-frying Braising, Boiling, MENU Chicken Parmesan; Stir-Fried Shrimp and and Steaming Vegetables; Veal Piccata; Sautéed Fish; Classic Beurre MENU Perfect Mashed Potatoes; Steamed Broccoli Blanc. Sample Recipe: Boiled Jasmine Rice. (or Asparagus) with Hollandaise Sauce; Pasta with Marinara Sauce and Shaved Pecorino Romano; Poached Pears; Crème Anglaise. Sample Recipe: Old Viking Classics V: Fashioned Pot Roast. Grilling and Broiling MENU Grilled New York Strips; Cabernet Butter (with variations); Broiled Rosemary Chicken; Grilled Vegetables with Basil and Asiago Cheese; Miso-Glazed Salmon; Grilled Garlic Bread; Mixed Greens with Blue Cheese, Candied Pine Nuts and Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette.

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If you have a passion for cooking and wish to expand your culinary skills, then VU:2 is for you. The second installment of our wildly popular Viking University series, VU:2 is highly educational, personally rewarding and fabulously fun. In this exciting series, we’ll hone in on specific types of cookery while preparing gourmet dishes with an undeniable “wow” factor. Never again will you suffer with fallen soufflés or dull, lifeless vegetables. Tender, flaky fish, succulent meats and poultry and loads of other delicious dishes are featured in this impressive repertoire. At the end of the series, you will have a strong and well-rounded background in all aspects of gourmet cooking. Join us once a week for 3 hours of hands-on instruction in this unique 6-week series. VU:2 – it’s the next step in your culinary education. viking university

Advanced Viking Classics i: Breakfast Cookery MENU The Perfect Omelet; Almond-Crusted French Toast with Blueberry Maple Syrup; Brown Sugar Bacon; Hash Brown Potatoes; Cinnamon Apple Scones with Maple Glaze. Bonus Recipes: Apple Turkey Sausage; Mushroom and Asparagus First VU Strata; Poached Eggs; Balsamic Bloody Marys.

then Advanced Viking Classics iI: Vegetable Cookery MENU Eggplant and Roasted Red Pepper Terrine; Individual VU:2! Spinach Soufflés; Sautéed Green Beans (with variations); Glazed Carrots (with variations); Braised Greens. Bonus Recipes: Broccoli Amandine; Cauliflower Mash; Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Prosciutto; Asparagus with Manchego Cheese and Serrano Ham.

VIKINGCOOKINGSCHOOL.COM Learn more about VU:2. VU:2 [ The next step in your culinary education.]

Although not required, we recommend students begin with Viking University to achieve a solid culinary foundation. Continue with VU:2 for more advanced techniques.

Advanced Viking Classics iiI: Advanced Viking Classics v: Grain, Potato, Pasta and Fish and Shellfish Cookery Rice Cookery MENU Grilled Fish with Orange-Avocado Salsa; MENU Risotto Milanese; Creamy Polenta with Mushroom Crabcakes with Lemon-Dill Mayonnaise (with variations); Ragu; Couscous Salad; Roasted Maple Sweet Potato Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Lemon Brown Butter; Fish Fries; Basmati Rice Pilaf; Rosemary Shrimp Pasta. Bonus Cooked in Parchment Paper; Shrimp and Asparagus Recipes: Lasagna; Wild Rice Salad; with Crêpes. Bonus Recipes: Fantail Shrimp; Lobster Bisque Crystallized Almonds; Roasted Yukon Gold Potato Salad. with Brandy Cream; Salt-Baked Whole Snapper with Fresh Herbs and Olive Oil; Hot-Smoked Salmon with Advanced Viking Classics iv: Cucumber Crème Fraîche. Poultry Cookery MENU Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic; Stuffed Quail; Advanced Viking Classics vI: Turkey Scaloppine; Pan-Seared Duck Breasts; Chicken Meat Cookery Under a Brick. Bonus Recipes: Best-Ever Crispy Fried MENU Individual Beef Wellingtons; Roasted Rack of Chicken; Oven-Roasted Breast of Turkey with Maple Lamb with Rosemary Merlot Demi-Glace; Mediterranean Peppercorn Glaze; Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Duck Bites; Kebabs with Warm Pitas; Braised ; Brined, Grilled Five-Spice Quail on Mixed Greens with Shoyu Stuffed and Seared Pork Chops. Bonus Recipes: Cowboy Ginger Vinaigrette. Steak au Poivre; Tuscan Grilled Veal Chops; Pan-Seared Medallions of Venison with Red Wine Sauce; Tuscan Roast Pork Loin. nacd n invtv faue, ln wt taiinl iig oe and 500 power new Viking the traditional performance, with along features, innovative and enhanced Offering ago. decade a than more world the to introduced Viking that concept The all new Viking Ultra-Premium outdoor grill line redefines the outdoor kitchen marketplace. It’s themust-havepatioitemforspringandsummerof2012! 34 The 500SeriesIncludes: • • • • • • • • • • • Contact yourViking dealerformore informationtoday! TruSear 5 ultra-premium configurations Positive ositionIgnition Design Integrity All complimentaryproducts cosmeticallyupdatedtoprovide worldfamousViking Halogen work lighting along with blue 120V electricignitionwithautore-ignition system 18 SR box(Largestinindustry- Exclusive!) 28” full-depthburner knobs, refined landingledge,canopyhandleandendcaps,updated housing) steel stainless with design canopy edge (Polished/brushed features: cosmetic New Power orcelain Ceramic HeatDistributionSystem-blackbriquetteswith“FlipClean” design viking ™ – 29,000K BTU stainless steel burners (Highestinindustry–Exclusive!) –29,000KBTUstainlesssteelburners

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